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Mumbai BMC Requires Real-Time Tracking of Construction Waste

Representative AI image MUMBAI: In light of increasing redevelopment-driven construction in the city, the BMC has established a standard operating procedure (SOP) to manage construction and demolition (C&D) waste effectively. According to the circular, all developers, contractors, infrastructure agencies, and government bodies must segregate waste at its source into two distinct categories: excavation material and construction debris. Penalties for non-compliance can reach Rs 25,000 per vehicle per incident, with stricter consequences for repeat offenders. Excavation material includes soil, murum (crushed rock), and earth, while C&D waste encompasses debris produced from construction and demolition activities. Mixing these categories is strictly prohibited,…

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Belagavi civic body raises ₹18 crore in 20 days’ tax collection

BELAGAVI: The Belagavi City Corporation (BMC) has seen a promising start in its property tax collections for the current financial year, amassing Rs 18.12 crore from April 1 to April 20, thanks to a 5% early payment rebate. This strong collection in just 20 days significantly enhances the corporation’s revenue base at the year’s outset. Officials anticipate that collections will accelerate through the end of April, as they typically spike in the final week of the month. The 5% rebate is available from April 1 to 30, encouraging taxpayers to settle their dues promptly. Civic officials have observed a noticeable…

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Mumbai: BMC to Sell Prime Worli Plot for ₹455 Crore

Representative AI image MUMBAI: Following an inquiry ordered by junior urban development minister Madhuri Misal regarding BMC’s Rs 600-crore tender for the redevelopment of its municipal testing laboratory in Worli, the civic body has launched a tender to sell a prime 5,166 sqm plot to builders for “commercial exploitation” at a starting price of Rs 455 crore. The highest bidder will have the opportunity to construct residential or commercial towers on the site. BMC initially aimed to redevelop the laboratory and construct a new facility along with a multistory robotic parking tower and commercial units on this residentially zoned plot.…

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BMC Voices Concerns on Dangerous Buildings in Mumbai

MUMBAI: The BMC has raised significant concerns regarding procedural lapses in the management of dangerous (C-1 category) buildings, cautioning ward-level officials about the potential disciplinary and legal repercussions for failing to follow established regulations. In a comprehensive circular dated April 2, additional municipal commissioner (city) Dr. Ashwini Joshi highlighted that ward offices are not complying with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) set forth by previous municipal directives and Bombay High Court rulings pertaining to decrepit structures. The SOP, initially established through a 2016 circular in response to a High Court petition, mandates that all actions taken against unauthorized constructions and…

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Mumbai: Flats for Goregaon-Mulund Project PAPs by March End

Representative image MUMBAI: The construction of buildings for the rehabilitation of 252 project-affected persons in the Goregaon-Mulund Link Road (GMLR) project is nearing completion, with expectations to finish by the end of March, officials reported. The PAPs will be provided with compact 300-square-foot apartments featuring modern amenities at Kanjurmarg West. The civic body is currently constructing 906 apartments across seven buildings, covering approximately 10,050 square meters. Of these, two buildings are in the final stages of construction. The remaining apartments are expected to be completed on schedule for immediate handover to the project-affected persons. BMC Additional Commissioner Abhijit Bangar has…

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Mumbai: BMC Seeks Property Tax Relief for 700 sq ft Homes

MUMBAI: Last Friday, the civic House passed a notice of motion (NoM) proposing to raise the property tax exemption limit for residential units from 500 sqft to 700 sqft. BMC officials emphasized that an NoM is not binding on the administration; the proposal will be reviewed by civic administration. It could be approved, altered, referred to committees, or simply acknowledged. Currently, approximately 3.6 lakh properties in Mumbai are exempt from property tax due to their carpet area being under 500 sqft. This policy was initiated in 2022 by BMC following a directive from the state government. Property tax serves as…

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BMC Halts Work on Transit Camp at Sewage Plant Site in Mumbai

MUMBAI: The BMC has issued a stop-work notice for a transit camp in Worli, as it has been discovered that the camp is being constructed on land reserved by the civic body for a sewage treatment plant. Municipal officials reported that two sewer lines run through the site, and initial assessments indicate that construction has already disrupted sewage flow, raising concerns about potential flooding and infrastructure failure, especially during the monsoon season. Additional civic chief Ashwini Joshi instructed BMC’s chief engineer (sewerage operations) to file a criminal complaint against D B Patil, a Slum Rehabilitation Authority executive engineer, for allegedly…

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660+ construction sites still lack air quality monitors, BMC tells HC

Representative AI image MUMBAI: The BMC has informed the Bombay High Court that sensor-based air quality monitors have yet to be installed at 662 of the 1,954 ongoing construction sites within its jurisdiction. In response to a December 24 order from the court to provide status reports showing tangible improvements in Mumbai’s pollution levels, the BMC submitted a reply affidavit. According to Avinash Kate, chief engineer (environment and climate change), the BMC has activated its action plan for the next 15 days. The affidavit also mentioned that showcause and stop-work notices were issued at construction sites failing to comply with…

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BMC Uncooperative in SIT Probe of CRZ Maps Forgery, HC Told

MUMBAI: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is hindering the inquiry into extensive land record tampering allegedly involving public officials who created numerous fraudulent city survey maps in Madh Island, according to the Special Investigation Team (SIT) during a hearing at the Bombay High Court on Tuesday. A bench comprising Justices A.S. Gadkari and R.R. Bhonsale examined the SIT’s findings and witness statements alleging bribery among civic officials, as highlighted by petitioners. The court queried the public prosecutor about the absence of action against the implicating BMC officers despite available prima facie evidence. The prosecutor indicated that inadequate cooperation from BMC…

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Bhubaneswar: BMC to Survey Commercial Activities in Homes

BHUBANESWAR: As parking problems escalate in residential areas due to rising commercial activities, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to conduct an extensive survey across various wards to formulate plans for regulating parking and commercial operations. During a corporation meeting on Wednesday, BMC corporators expressed concerns over this mounting issue in the city’s lanes and by-lanes, prompting a lengthy discussion aimed at assessing the severity of the problem. “The parking situation is a major concern for the city, and we are actively seeking solutions. Initial discussions have taken place. Hospitals and similar institutions must collaborate to create adequate parking…